Medical Advice on "Diabetology"

Can frequent urination, thirst, and numbness in feet and hands point towards diabetes?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are very young and have full symptoms, which is typical of type 1 diabetes where the body is insulin dependent and pills do not work. Your doctor should check for particular laboratory tests for that including C-pept...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shazli Naseer

Please help me lower my blood sugar levels.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query about your high blood sugar levels and from the lab results (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it appears that you have uncontrolled diabetes and dyslipidemia, that is, high chole...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Why is there diabetic neuropathy in spite of being on insulin?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not mentioned the age of your mother. Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication seen in patients who have long-term or uncontrolled diabetes. It may not be completely reversible. However, talk to your doct...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suneetha B S

Can you please suggest a plan to help bring my sugar levels to the normal range?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. You have very uncontrolled diabetes. Your lipids are also very high. That means you are not controlling your sugar. Treating diabetes is not just bring sugar numbers down but avoiding complications...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

What could cause drastic fluctuations in the blood sugar levels in a 20-year-old diabetic?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand the concern. Do not worry, relax. Take Metformin 500 mg twice a day. Make a chart of blood sugar levels both fasting and two hours post meal. Buy a good quality glucometer from Roshe, Omr...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Would hyper-thyroid medication cause harm along with IGA nephropathy medications?

Hi, Icliniq.com welcomes you. I understand your concern and will try my best to give you all the answers in a very easy and clear manner. The thyroid is perfectly normal. I think you should not be worrying much about the thyroid. The free hormones a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Swaraj Waddankeri

Why does diabetes cause rapid weight loss?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern from the report attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Follow these steps. Do yoga and pranayam regularly along with medications. Go for walks regularly. Avoid whit...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Jain

Can Metformin help lose weight in type 1 diabetic patients?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Metformin (Metformin hydrochloride, Povidone, and Magnesium Stearate) 500 mg is a drug of choice for patients with type 2 diabetes. Overweight patients with type 2 diabetes can use Metformin...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. J. N. Naidu

What does my glucose monitoring device indicate?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern for your health, but it is crucial to remember that attempting to self-diagnose and make decisions about medications without proper medical guidance can be risky. W...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kanani Darshan Jayantilal

How do unhealthy dietary habits contribute to diabetes mellitus?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. I am glad that you realized the consequences of sedentary life and more junk foods. As diabetes is a lifestyle disease, it can only be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle, regular...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nagaraj